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BMW F800S (2006 - present)

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BMW F800S (2006 - present)

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The F800S and ST are BMW’s first entry into the middleweight market. Both are aimed squarely at newer riders who hanker after the kudos and quality associated with the German firm. These slender middleweights are the most user-friendly bikes BMW has ever built. Powered by an 85bhp, 798cc Rotax-developed parallel twin, ...  Continue reading

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15 user reviews of BMW F800S (2006 - present) See all

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Yorkshire Pete
Sorry to see mine go, but had to fund new kitchen. Continue reading...

Andy949494
Its a real good compromise bike. Probably one of the cheapest overall to run whilst it has a good amount of go and is relatively small and easy to ride. It can do "mental" very well or alternatively if you ride Continue reading...

Mood Master
A liitle different from the later stuff but would heartily recommend as a winter/second bike to keep your good one for summer, but also a brilliant offering if you are biking on a budget. Continue reading...

xspencex
If you want a good all-rounder that does everything 'well' and is cheap to run then this is it. . .ST variant probably best buy.

If you want something a little sharper and exciting. . .then maybe not for you Continue reading...

tonylathes
Having a remarkably responsive and torquey engine combined with belt drive allows the F800ST to be ridden in very lazily – down to ridiculously low speeds in top gear and then to pull away strongly without havi Continue reading...
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Posted: 29/10/2010 at 06:00

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Smooth twin engine matches belt drive perfectly.
 
More tourer than sports.
  • Price: £6230.00
  • Year: from 2006
  • Top speed: 140mph
  • Engine capacity: 798cc
  • Power: 85bhp
  • Torque: 59.5lb ft
  • Weight: 182kg
  • Full spec

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